Summer is officially over in the northern hemisphere, and so is Slow Fashion Season. Along with 14,486 other people, I pledged to buy no new clothing from June 21st to September 21st. The purpose of this campaign was to help make the fashion industry more sustainable and reduce the amount of pollution created by the … Continue reading Recap: Slow Fashion Season
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Thrift Shopping in Sun Valley, Idaho
I had no idea before visiting, but apparently the Sun Valley, Idaho area is a thrift shopper’s paradise. I was in town for a conference, and I learned that it’s quite a wealthy pocket of the country. Apparently lots of rich people have vacation homes in the area, or simply frequent the Sun Valley Resort … Continue reading Thrift Shopping in Sun Valley, Idaho
Second-Hand Clothing Haul (Haulternative)
I'm a huge fan of second-hand shopping. There's a tremendous amount of clothing already in existence, so much so that the average US-American throws away 81 pounds of clothing per year (Savers, 2016). Not only that, but new clothing takes a huge amount of resources to produce. So when I felt like my wardrobe needed … Continue reading Second-Hand Clothing Haul (Haulternative)
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10 Reasons to Choose Slow Fashion
Once upon a time, I bought all my clothes at Forever 21, Old Navy, and anywhere else I could get the latest trends for rock-bottom prices. I remember how excited I was when an H&M opened up near me, because it meant an even bigger selection of the type of clothes I liked and could … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Choose Slow Fashion
Recap: Fall 10×10 Challenge
This was my first time participating in the 10x10 wardrobe challenge, started by Lee Vosburgh of Style Bee. The rules are simple: select ten items of clothing, including shoes, but not including accessories, to wear for ten days straight. The goal is to see how many different outfits you can create with just a few … Continue reading Recap: Fall 10×10 Challenge
Recap: My Month of No Shopping
My month of no spending has come to an end, and I’d say it was pretty successful. During the last week of the month, I traveled to Montreal for a conference. Since it was quite a bit colder there, I had to dig my fall/winter wardrobe out of storage for the occasion. It’s always tempting … Continue reading Recap: My Month of No Shopping
No Spend September: Week 3
Week three of No Spend September has come and gone, and it was another busy one. Early in the week, some friends and I decided to book a trip to Iceland next month, and I could not be more excited! I have wanted to go to Iceland for years, and I came across an airline … Continue reading No Spend September: Week 3
5 Brands I’m Boycotting (And Why You Should Too)
We’ve all heard it before: you vote with your dollars. Every purchase you make is a vote for the type of world you want to live in: one run by corporations who use toxic chemicals and unethical labor practices, OR one run by people who use their purchasing power to support ethical businesses. There are … Continue reading 5 Brands I’m Boycotting (And Why You Should Too)
The Better Planet Project 